Data Analyst - Data Governance

Are you ready to make a significant impact on data governance within the banking industry? Our client, a leading global banking organisation, is seeking a talented and experienced Data Governance Analyst to join their team in central London.

As the Data Governance Analyst, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring appropriate data governance surrounding the Financial Crime - Anti Money Laundering / Combating the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) Sanctions process. You will utilise your expertise in data cataloguing, data quality, data analytics, and data visualisation to drive the implementation of the data governance strategy and policy, while also educating and convincing stakeholders at all levels about the importance of data governance.

Responsibilities:

Utilise your solid knowledge and expertise in data governance, data quality, metadata, profiling, analysis, and data management tools.
Drive the data definition, governance, and lineage aspects 'end to end' for each assigned Use Case.
Monitor changes to business data requirements and ensure the execution of change and release management activities.
Contribute to the firm's objective of meeting industry regulatory expectations and establish processes that generate accurate, complete, timely, and reliable data.
Collaborate with various teams across the division to develop and implement data standards and adoption requirements for EMEA Data.
Establish consistent contact with all teams to provide updates, report risks and issues, and earn the trust of sponsors and key stakeholders.
Support the investigation of Data Quality Issues and develop remediation plans.Requirements:

Working knowledge and understanding of data governance, data quality, metadata, profiling, analysis, and data management tools.
Analytical mindset with problem-solving skills and the ability to communicate workable solutions.
Understanding of data governance practises and the ability to think in an enterprise-wide manner.
Strong stakeholder engagement skills to gain buy-in from stakeholders across EMEA.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Visio, PowerPoint, and MS Project.
Ability to work independently, be a team player, and handle challenges with minimal supervision.Desirable:

Knowledge and expertise in Financial Crime - Anti Money Laundering / Combating the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) space.
Knowledge of the Sanctions framework, requirements, and processes.
Knowledge of Data Quality practises and Controls implementation.
Exposure to Collibra and other data governance tools.
Experience working in regulated frameworks, ideally financial services.Join our client's dynamic team and contribute to their commitment to diversity and inclusion. They are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. Flexible and agile working patterns will be considered.

If you have a passion for data governance and the drive to make a real difference in the banking industry, apply now and embark on a rewarding career journey with our client. Don't miss out on this exceptional opportunity - apply today.

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